Review of Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983) by Nicole M — 27 Sep 2007

Jonathan Pryce IS Mr. Dark! I've loved this movie forever.

This review of Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983) was written by Nicole M on 27 Sep 2007.

Something Wicked This Way Comes has generally received positive reviews.

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